Is your little treasure reluctant to eat your homemade puree, cooked with so much love? Don't take it personally; it may just be a simple, but painful, teething. Here are some helpful tips for approaching mealtimes with your baby...
How to recognize teething in your baby?
If you escaped the first few months of infant colic, teething usually occurs around 6 months on average . But don't panic if your little one still doesn't have any at 10 months, because your child's teeth will definitely arrive!
Whether it's a passing tantrum or teething, it's important to recognize the telltale signs . Here are some tips for playing Sherlock Holmes when it comes to teething:
- Baby is grumpy . He doesn't want to play "hobby" anymore and cries, even in your arms.
- He drools like a snail. We highly recommend putting a bib on him so he doesn't have to change his shirt 10 times a day!
- He bites very often , even your fingers! Give him a teething ring to chew on, preferably cold, which will provide instant relief.
- He has red cheeks like you after your last half marathon.
- Their sleep is disrupted , and so is yours. We're taking this opportunity to thank our best friend: concealer.
- The poor thing doesn't have much of an appetite ... Well, he systematically turns his nose up at the zucchini and goat's cheese risotto that you prepared for him with so much love...
Rest assured, the first teeth are often the most painful and there are many natural tips to relieve your little angel: hazelnut wood necklaces, teething rings, marshmallow sticks, homeopathy, etc.
However, be aware of any fever. In this case, it is best to consult your pediatrician.
How to help baby eat well when he has a toothache?
If these pains tend to put a brake on your toddler's appetite, don't worry: a baby never lets itself starve to death !
- There is no point in forcing him to finish his plate or even his bottle.
- Choose liquid preparations —such as purees and porridges diluted with water—which are easier to swallow. Our vegetable bowls or fruit pouches on their own are super smooth and quite liquid, just saying :)
- Favor cold foods , which will act as an anesthetic for your little one's gums. You can give them frozen vegetable or fruit sticks to chew on.
- Consider bread crusts or toast , which you can also give them frozen. At Good Goût, we have a whole selection of biscuits made especially for your little babies, which can also be used to soothe them during teething:
- Our delicious squares, which need no introduction, are designed to satisfy baby's every craving! Coconut, mango, or banana... Take your pick!
- Our delicious, round vanilla or cocoa ring-shaped biscuits help them chew and relieve their pain. - Our delicious mini-baguettes with cheese and rosemary or tomato, the choice is theirs!
- Our crunchy mini apple or blueberry rice cakes are sure to delight them!
- Prepare his favorite meals because he needs comfort. Remember when your mom used to do the same thing when you were sick?
These tips will work even more if you reassure your baby without moderation : kisses, cuddles and more kisses are still the best treatment!
